Up to the Superbowl

   

Sorry that my picture configurations aren't very uniform, that's the best I can do with what time I have :) From my last post, when we visited Copenhagen to sight-see, I finally got around to posting some pictures of what we saw. The black glass building is the National Library in case you didn't get a chance to look it up and the other building is the Opera house. I definitely want to attend an opera, mainly just so I can go inside the building. Next is the Little Mermaid. I found out that Disney's version of the little mermaid is much happier than the real story by Hans Christian Andersen. More or less it is about how the Little Mermaid gives up her life in the sea to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince, all of which goes very poorly since he ends up marrying the princess. The Sea Witch gives her a knife to end the prince's life and to become a mermaid again and to cease all her suffering, but she does not do so because she still loves the Prince and throws herself into the sea instead. She does not drown but is made into a spirit, thus the statue. The story goes much more in depth, but I found it intriguing to read. 
    For the Superbowl, we went to a the "S-husen" in Copenhagen and they had projectors upstairs and downstairs in the bar with tables set up. They had face paint, american drinks, and a bunch of signs that said "AAA-Ask An American". It was interesting watching it with a bunch of Europeans. Hardly anyone knew what was happening and we had to explain the whole time instead of cheering. None the less it was still a great time and I made even more great friends. I'm telling them the Broncos are the best team ever and they should always root for the Broncos... :) I'm also trying to teach them Rock Chalk Jayhawk, go KU! It may take some practice. If anyone has any questions about anything at all don't hesitate to comment and ask!